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Goodkind

AcquiredYC S21

Toronto, CA · Founded 2021 · 30 employees · 4 known investors

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Goodkind provides a communications platform that colleges and universities use to reach students through channels including SMS, video, chat, and mail. It serves higher education institutions managing student outreach.

Also known as Goodkind Software Corporation

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechEducationB2BVideoCanadaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Goodkind was founded in 2021 by Justin Rotman and Michael Warshafsky.

JRJustin Rotman
Justin RotmanCo-Founder & CEO2021–2025Justin Rotman is the founder of Goodkind, a communications platform that enables higher education institutions to send messages to students across multiple channels including SMS, video, chat, and mail.
MWMichael Warshafsky
Michael WarshafskyCo-Founder & COO2021–2025He was an early employee at Toronto-based medical device company eSight, where he contributed to development of a video-based crowdfunding platform, and is an alumnus of Next Canada and Venture for Canada.

Investors · 4

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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BedrockreportedLos Angeles · $5M – $30M

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MaRSreportedToronto

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Frequently asked questions

What does Goodkind do?
Goodkind provides a communications platform that colleges and universities use to reach students through channels including SMS, video, chat, and mail. It serves higher education institutions managing student outreach.
Who founded Goodkind?
Goodkind was founded by Justin Rotman, Michael Warshafsky in 2021.
Who are Goodkind's investors?
Goodkind's investors include Wayfinder Ventures, Y Combinator, Bedrock, MaRS.
Where is Goodkind headquartered?
Goodkind is headquartered in Toronto, CA.